LightSkye Energy – Site Surveyor (1099 Contractor) Base Location: Charleston, West Virginia Coverage: Statewide WV Schedule: Must be available 7 days a week Compensation: $200-$250 per survey About the Role LightSkye Energy is hiring a Site Surveyor based in Charleston, WV to perform solar site surveys across the state. You’ll independently travel to customer homes, gather required roof and electrical data, and upload complete survey packets for the design and installation teams. Responsibilities • Complete solar roof & electrical site surveys • Take all required photos (roof planes, attic, electrical, shading, conduit paths, etc.) • Measure roof pitch, azimuth, dimensions, and structural details • Assess main service panel, grounding, meter, and code-required items • Document obstructions (vents, chimneys, trees, etc.) • Upload survey packet same day • Follow LightSkye survey standards and communicate with ops/design as needed What We Provide • Full training on LightSkye’s survey process • Required survey tools/equipment (laser measure, drone, ladder, pitch gauge, etc.) • Pre-scheduled routes — you run the appointments • Support from design and operations teams Requirements • Must live in or near Charleston, WV • Must be available 7 days a week • Comfortable on roofs and using ladders • Reliable vehicle + valid driver’s license • Able to use apps, camera, and upload files efficiently • Roofing/solar/electrical experience is a plus • Strong communication and follow-through How to Apply Email: hiring@lightskye.com Subject: Site Surveyor – Charleston WV Include: • Name • Phone number • City • Resume (optional) • A brief summary of experience Or Simply Apply via Indeed Pay: $1,000.00 - $2,000.00 per week Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Program Consultant - Retail Solar Program Job ID 250470 Posted 02-Dec-2025 Service line PJM Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Construction, Project Management Location(s) Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America • *About the Role:** As a Program Consultant, you will be responsible for program management services within an assigned market or client account to achieve the company's strategic business objectives. This specific role will support a Solar Retrofit Program for a large retail Client. Experience managing Solar Installation projects is preferred, but not required. This job is part of the Program Management function. They are responsible for the creation and delivery of strategic programs representing major company initiatives. • *What You’ll Do:** + Work with key stakeholders to create timelines, goals, and deliverables of the project. Develop recommendations and implement organizational processes and procedures. + Review business requirements and other documentation from multiple sources to identify and resolve cross-initiative dependencies and ensure consistency of approach. + Guide small to medium cross-functional projects and programs end-to-end using a formal process. + Facilitate the development of a charter and integrated timeline. Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or escalated. + Facilitate regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects. + Collaborate with the core team to develop solutions and manage the project team through implementation and completion. + Present routine reports, including status reports and updated Gantt charts. + Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions. + Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function. + Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement. + Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams + Work within broad guidelines and policies. + Explain difficult or sensitive information. • *What You’ll Need:** + Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP or CMM preferred. + Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. + Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset. + Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. • *Disclaimer:** _Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations._ T&T carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $125,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $144,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance **.** The application window is anticipated to close on February 7, 2026 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers. • *Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. • *Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans) Program Consultant - Retail Solar Program Job ID 250470 Posted 02-Dec-2025 Service line PJM Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Construction, Project Management Location(s) Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America • *About the Role:** As a Program Consultant, you will be responsible for program management services within an assigned market or client account to achieve the company's strategic business objectives. This specific role will support a Solar Retrofit Program for a large retail Client. Experience managing Solar Installation projects is preferred, but not required. This job is part of the Program Management function. They are responsible for the creation and delivery of strategic programs representing major company initiatives. • *What You’ll Do:** + Work with key stakeholders to create timelines, goals, and deliverables of the project. Develop recommendations and implement organizational processes and procedures. + Review business requirements and other documentation from multiple sources to identify and resolve cross-initiative dependencies and ensure consistency of approach. + Guide small to medium cross-functional projects and programs end-to-end using a formal process. + Facilitate the development of a charter and integrated timeline. Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or escalated. + Facilitate regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects. + Collaborate with the core team to develop solutions and manage the project team through implementation and completion. + Present routine reports, including status reports and updated Gantt charts. + Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions. + Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function. + Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement. + Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams + Work within broad guidelines and policies. + Explain difficult or sensitive information. • *What You’ll Need:** + Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP or CMM preferred. + Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. + Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions. + In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. + Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset. + Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. • *Disclaimer:** _Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations._ T&T carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $125,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $144,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance **.** The application window is anticipated to close on February 7, 2026 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers. • *Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. • *Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada). CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
See More Details >>Sunrun is hiring a Solar Installation Installer in Charleston, WV. The role involves working as part of a team to complete residential solar installations, including inventory management, assembly of solar components, and ensuring job site safety. The position requires travel, physical labor, and adherence to safety protocols. Qualifications include a high school diploma and a willingness to learn. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Overview The Installer position is a contributing member of a solar installation construction crew. The Installer is responsible to work as a team with the Foreman and Lead Installer to complete residential solar installation projects. Responsibilities • Review inventory to ensure assigned crew truck is stocked adequately • Layout and assemble solar modules, mechanical and structural mounts, and tools in preparation of installation • Apply weather sealing to roofing structure, building or support mechanisms • Assemble the racking, solar modules, panels or support structures as specified in the project plan • Ensure a clean and orderly job site • Perform project clean up including client site and installation vehicle • Ensure personal, crew and job site safety at all times • Participate in mandatory training sessions on new products, installation methodology and safety • Additional duties as assigned • 100% travel required • Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent • Entry-level position • Previous solar, construction or military experience preferred but not required. Sunrun provides new hire solar installation training • Safety: Adheres to company safety policies and procedures including ability to identify and report safety hazards, and the ability to encourage others to work safely • Customer Service: Ability to interact with customers and coworkers in a courteous and professional manner • Results Driven: Proven ability to meet deadlines and key metrics • Works independently, as a team player, and drives results in a fast-paced, team-based environment • Must be willing to assist teammates and build strong relationships to achieve company and department goals • Ability to transport materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks (up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds with assistance) • Ability to work on rooftops with various angles and surfaces which requires frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, turning, standing, and balance • Ability to climb ladders • Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions including but not limited to: excessive noise, extreme heat, extreme cold, wet environment, and humidity • Ability to frequently utilize hand functions requiring fine motor skills, including but not limited to: fine manipulation, grasping, and pinching • Ability to work within the safe range of equipment such as ladders, fall protection harnesses and other personal protective equipment • Ability to work and maintain balance on roofs and other areas of height • Ability to work in the sun and possibly low light conditions • Ability to walk on rafters, roof tiles, and roof shingles without damage • Ability to distinguish colors such as red, black, yellow, white, green • Ability to work in confined spaces such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces which requires kneeling and crouching • Ability to hear verbal commands and warnings • Ability to work with chemicals using appropriate protections • Benefits Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a wellbeing program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, based on both company and individual performance, as well as short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Charleston, WV, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, which blend practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 1,000 solar energy workers in West Virginia, with Charleston emerging as a key hub for solar job opportunities. The average wage for solar professionals in Charleston is around $1,000 per week, with potential for significant earnings as experience grows. Training programs, community colleges, and industry associations provide pathways for aspiring solar professionals to enter this rapidly growing field, which is projected to see a 10% increase in job opportunities by 2032.
